IT Service Desk Technician

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  *This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*Overview:Location: Albany, NYSalary: $48,000 - $80,000We are seeking a IT Service Desk Technician who will support our client by providing high-quality service desk support, consultation, and technical escalation across four physical locations. This role will help strengthen end-user support operations, maintain systems and servers related to service desk functions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives across IT. The ideal candidate has proven experience supporting diverse users remotely and in person across multiple locations, with the ability to serve as a senior escalation point for other technicians.Duties: Team escalation point for difficult break/fix issuesManage documentation for environment specific break/fix and make sure that new solutions are documentedWork with the training department to develop classes, tip sheets and Knowledge Base pages that the end-users can utilize to further their own training with deployed services and systems.Collaborate with technical engineers to identify and resolve complex issuesIdentify and escalate critical issues to managementCommunicate directly with application and service reps to solve problems with solutions deployedManage new projects and technology deploymentsResearch and develop new/bleeding edge solutions throughout the yearProvide support for new technology implementations by testing software and installing updatesStay on top of in-place technology as it develops and monitor outages and possible improvementsParticipate in end user training sessions to ensure that users can use new technologies effectivelyTeam escalation for all support issuesExperience providing courteous end user support and White Glove VIP supportSME for multiple systems Support end users via telephone, email, ticketing system and in-personSupport approved applications including but not limited to Office 365, Windows, Salesforce, SharePoint, Webex, Jira, Assist users with booking, setting up, configuring and launching WebinarsAssist users with A/V equipment and issues in the conference roomsResearch, configure, deploy and support all computing hardware in use including laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, mobile devices, and be knowledgeable in their use and support.Support all aspects of user account management including, but not limited to, password resets, access, and permissions.Maintain an up-to-date asset inventory and conduct regular rotating audits of equipmentInsure licenses needed to operate software are acquired and maintained, and coordinate with vendors and management to procure more when necessary.Mandatory Qualifications:Associates degree or combination of experience and education4+ years of experience as a Senior Service Desk Technician4+ years of demonstrated experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) practicesKnowledge of networking technologies and how end users interact with themStrong knowledge supporting the Windows operating systemWorking knowledge of IP addressing, DHCP, DNS and other core networking conceptsExperience working with external vendors and maintaining vendor client relationshipsComputing hardware deployment and imagingStrong troubleshooting skillsSkilled in Root Cause AnalysisKnowledge of Active Directory supportAbility to work within a team as well as independently Strong knowledge of VMware based virtual desktops, implementation and supportExperience with a help desk ticketing systemExperience with asset managementExperience with mobile device managementAbility to lift 50 pounds to desk heightDesirable Qualifications: PowerShell or other scripting languagesBuilding and managing reportsExperience supporting users while traveling or away from common equipmentEnd user training experienceTechnical writing experienceCloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation NoticeCloud and Things – Talent ManagementNotice to CandidatesCloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness.  All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.How AI Is UsedOur AI tools assist by:Analyzing resumes against job requirementsSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluationEnsuring consistent review standards across all applicationsImportant: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. 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